TEHRAN PAPERS

Prospects of Tehran-Baku relations

TEHRAN - Hamshahri discussed the meeting of the presidents of Iran and Azerbaijan in Baku in an interview with Mehdi Khorsand, an expert on Eurasian issues.

TEHRAN PAPERS

Death without mourning: How global media trivialize Iranian suffering

MADRID – The explosion that claimed the lives of at least 70 people and left over a thousand injured at the Shahid Rajaei port in southern Iran has been a national tragedy of monumental proportions. Occurring near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a key corridor for global energy transport, the incident has not only shaken Iranian society in humanitarian terms but has once again revealed the mechanisms through which the legitimacy of suffering is constructed within the international media space.

Israel’s ‘delusional’ threats will not derail Iran-U.S. talks, says parliament speaker

TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has dismissed recent Israeli rhetoric as “delusions” meant to influence ongoing indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, warning that any act of aggression against Iran would set the region ablaze.

Foreign military presence threatens Persian Gulf security: IRGC Navy chief

TEHRAN – The Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, has warned that any insecurity in the strategic Strait of Hormuz would have far-reaching international economic consequences.

Delegation of Sudanese National Political and Social Forces Meets Iranian Foreign Ministry Official

A delegation representing Sudan’s national political and social forces met today in Tehran with the Iranian Foreign Ministry official responsible for the Sudan file. The delegation was led by Ms. Ishraqa Sayed Mahmoud, Engineer Maryam Al-Hindi, and Mr. Khalid Al-Fahal.

Grave stone inscription pertaining to Sassanid era identified in Fars province

TEHRAN - A historical grave stone inscription has been identified in the city of Abadeh, Fars province, Abolhassan Atabaki, a researcher said.

Kapar Judaki Village hosts storks

TEHRAN - Kapar Judaki Village in Borujerd, Lorestan province, has been hosting storks for nearly half a century.

Isfahan’s cities witness rise in tourist arrivals

TEHRAN - Deputy head of Isfahan province’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Department said tourist stay in the city of Isfahan decreased by 20 percent this year, while the other provincial cities witnessed a double or three-fold rise in the arrival of tourists.

Direct flights to be launched between Urmia and Istanbul

TEHRAN - A new direct flight route between Urumia, the capital of Iran’s West Azarbaijan province, and Istanbul is set to be launched within days.

Subsidence threats prompt new study on UNESCO-listed square in Isfahan

TEHRAN - Authorities in Isfahan plan to conduct a comprehensive study to assess the extent of land subsidence at the UNESCO-listed Naqsh-e Jahan Square, amid growing concerns that the phenomenon is threatening some of Iran’s most treasured architectural heritage.

Deputy tourism minister urges visiting tour operators to share Iran’s clean image

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Tourism Minister, Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpey, has called on international tour operators to mirror a clear image of Iran to the world, highlighting the country’s hospitality, safety, and cultural richness.

Iran focus on reaching 2025 Beach Soccer World Cup final

TEHRAN - Fresh from lifting the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025 in March, Iran will shift their focus towards the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 that kicks off on Thursday.

INOTEX 2025 kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN – The 14th International Innovation and Technology Exhibition (INOTEX 2025) opened at Tehran’s Pardis Technology Park on Tuesday and will run for four days.

Iran ready to boost co-op with Africa in health sector

TEHRAN – Ali Jafarian, the senior advisor to the health minister, has announced the country’s readiness to enhance ties with African countries in the field of health.

Islamic nations to approve first joint document on AI: science minister

TEHRAN – The first multilateral document on artificial intelligence (AI) among Islamic countries is scheduled to be approved during the 2nd Ministerial Meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC-15) Dialogue Platform, which will be held in Tehran from May 18 to 20, Science, Research, and Technology Minister, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, has said.

UN ESCAP adopts Iran’s proposal on protecting Zagros forests

TEHRAN –With the approval of Iran’s proposal on protecting Zagros forests at the eighty-first annual session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the issue is placed on the agenda of the Asia-Pacific Center for the Development of Disaster Information Management (APDIM).

Over 135 earthquakes hit Iran in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 137 earthquakes were recorded across the country from April 19 to 25, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Send-off ceremony held for Iran’s women’s futsal team

TEHRAN — A send-off ceremony for the Iran's women's futsal team took place at the headquarters of the Iran National Football Camp on Tuesday in Tehran.

ECO chief, Iran’s budget organization head stress regional transit development

TEHRAN – The Secretary-General of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) met with Iran’s Vice President to highlight Tehran’s role in promoting sustainable development, particularly in regional transport among ECO member states.

Iran, Iraq reaffirm commitment to Shalamcheh-Basra railway

TEHRAN – Iran and Iraq have agreed to accelerate efforts to complete the long-delayed Shalamcheh-Basra railway and establish joint free trade zones and border markets, Iranian officials said following high-level talks in Tehran.

US Navy loses $60m fighter jet in Red Sea in fight against Yemen

A Navy fighter jet fell overboard Monday when the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier veered to avoid fire from the Yemeni forces, according to two defense officials.

Zimbabwe seeks Iranian support to establish tractor manufacturing plant

TEHRAN – Zimbabwe's Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has called on Iran to help establish a tractor manufacturing plant in his country, as part of growing economic ties between Tehran and Harare.

PBO head meets Turkmen president, officials on sidelines of ECO Forum

TEHRAN – Iran’s Vice President and head of the Planning and Budget Organization (PBO) Seyed Hamid Pourmohammadi, met with Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedow on Monday to discuss ways to deepen bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors.

PM Carney declares election victory, says Canada will 'never' yield to Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country would “never” yield to the United States as he declared victory in federal elections early Tuesday, following a campaign overshadowed by relentless provocations and steep trade tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Initial studies: Failure to observe safety standards blamed for inferno in Iranian port

TEHRAN - Initial studies show that “negligence” in observing “safety standards” is the cause of the Saturday huge inferno at Shahid Rajaei Port in southern Iran, the committee tasked to investigate the incident said in press release on Monday night.